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Veterans Pkwy (il over Lick Creek Tributary

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · .17M S Mathers Gun C · Structure no. 084201900000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Pkwy (il over Lick Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Veterans Pkwy (il over Lick Creek Tributary in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,998 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Pkwy (il
CrossesLick Creek Tributary
Location.17M S Mathers Gun C
RouteState Highway 4
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.7342, -89.70605
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2023)
Projected traffic19,998 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Veterans Pkwy (il over Lick Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Pkwy (il over Lick Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Veterans Pkwy (il over Lick Creek Tributary carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Pkwy (il over Lick Creek Tributary?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Veterans Pkwy (il over Lick Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.